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More Xi, less Trump? Brazil's balancing act

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October 30, 2026

Will Lula’s reelection bring Latin America closer to Xi than Trump? Brazil’s leader wants to stay neutral in the US-China rivalry. But with China its top trade partner and the US its biggest investor, can he balance both

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